Fishing at Moss Lake, Queens County, Prince Edward Island

• Overview

  Queens County in Prince Edward Island is where Moss Lake sits. It sits at 45 metres above sea level. At roughly 6 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Queens County. Head to Stratford, 13 km away, for anything you forgot. Dartmouth sits 181 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Moss Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Across Queens County, recorded fish include striped bass, American eel, rainbow smelt, alewife and brook trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Moss Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 18°C and February near -8°C on the long-run figures. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan any trip to Moss Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Lake Verde, 2.2 km away. Nothing on Moss Lake should be assumed from this page alone.